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Bangalore, 2008/May/08 00:49:00

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Misbah gets the green signal from PCB

Misbah-Ul-Haq will not be stopped from representing the Bangalore Royal Challengers, owned by liquor baron Dr.Vijay Mallya. This comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised objection to the fact that Misbah was associated with a liquor company, which is discouraged by the board. "We don't think any action against Misbah is required for representing (Bangalore) Royal Challengers," PCB Chief Operating Officer Shafqat Naghmi was quoted as saying by 'The News' on Wednesday.

ACA calls for 'designated slot' for IPL

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) has made it clear that the IPL is here to stay and it is important to make a 'designated slot' for the Twenty20 competition so that it does not clash with Test and ODI cricket. "What I saw with my own eyes when I went to India was a tournament that has gripped the entire nation," ACA chief Paul Marsh said.

Mahmood and Bopara turn down IPL offers

England seamer Sajid Mahmood said he rejected lucrative offers from two franchises to join the IPL, preferring to concentrate on his national career. This come a day after his teammate Ravi Bopara said he turned down similar offers from the IPL. "I've had offers to join the IPL but I'm desperate to work my way back into the England side," Mahmood said.